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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1937

Page

5

Alabama Day observation and club meetings noted

Mrs. Fred Vooehringer and Mrs. W P Baugh hosted the De catur Mothers Club for Alabama Day with a festive setting and a program on Alabama history and famous daughters. Five dollars was voted for the china and kitchen equipment fund, a farewell gift prepared for Christmas cheer, and a resignation accepted for an associate member. The Cotaco Literary Club and other groups planned meetings and Christmas activities. The Christmas pageant The Promised One was announced at Central Methodist Church.

Fred Vooehringer W. P. Baugh Decatur Mothers Club Mack Flam A. J. Coleman Alabama Jack Gillespie H. K. Tankersley Tutwiler-Gussen Carl Conley Rachmaninoff Haydn T. A. Wilson Waggoner J. W Central Methodist Church

Florala Staffer Named in Florence State Teachers College Paper

Julienne Goyer of Florence Alabama serves on the Florala staff for the Florence State Teachers College student publication.

Julienne Goyer Florence Ala The Florala Florence State Teachers College

Pie Supper at Cedar Creek School Supports Church

A Cedar Creek school pie supper is planned for Wednesday night December 15 to raise funds for church repairs at Smallwood. Local social notes mention numerous visitors and guests over the holidays, with relatives from Jacksonville Florida and Birmingham among those listed.

Cedar Creek Klime Birmingham Rotary Clubs Rotary Club

William I Stewart Rites Set At Smyrna Church

William I Stewart aged 66 died Sunday at his Courtland route one home from pneumonia. Funeral services were at Smyrna Church at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Mors, with survivors including his widow two daughters Miss Nellie Stewart Mrs Charles Henderson and Floyd Stewart and brother Jack Stewart. Burial in Smyrna Cemetery Brown directing.

William I. Stewart Courtland Stewart Smyrna Church Mors Floyd Stewart Town Creek Nellie Stewart Charles Henderson Route One Jack Stewart Carvallis Oregon Smyrna Brown

Rabid Cow Head Found in Limestone County

A cow head from Athens tested positive for rabies at the Tennessee Valley laboratory. Several people will receive post exposure treatment. A dog head in Limestone County tested negative, and the cow was the first positive case after five examinations this month.

Athens Tennessee Valley Laboratory Limestone County

Fire damages home of F B Suggs on 12th Avenue East

A small house fire caused by a defective fireplace damaged the residence of F B Suggs at 603 12th Avenue East on Saturday afternoon. Fire crews responded at two o clock.

F. B. Suggs 12Th Avenue East

Facial Mask That Brightens Skin and Cleans Pores

Gladys Glad offers a almond meal egg and lemon juice facial mask with steps to mix apply and dry then remove with warm water. For dry skin apply cold cream after, while oily skin needs less lubrication. Also wrist fattening tips include cocoa butter massage and daily arm exercises.

Edna

Abandoned Car Traced to Decatur Owner

State highway patrol traced an abandoned car near Athens to John Nesmith of Decatur. The vehicle was not stolen, a broken pipe forced the owner to park it overnight, and Nesmith went back for the car this morning.

Athens van Gilbert John Nesmith Decatur

Local lodge to honor 110th anniversary with turkey dinner

The lodge marks its 110th anniversary with a turkey dinner for members and visitors from nearby lodges. The event begins at six o'clock on Tuesday evening.

Fun Lodge

County Sheriff Reports Peaceful Weekend

The sheriff's office reports a calm weekend with two arrests for drunkenness and no crime outbreaks. This summary notes no major incidents in the county likely impacting residents.

Sheriff's Office

Sing at Cedar Creek Community Event

The Cedar Creek community sing will convene Thursday evening at 7 00 in the school building. The public is invited to attend.

Cedar Creek

Indigestion Death Claims Four Year Old Margaret Powell

Mrs. Margaret Powell aged four died this morning at 9:30 at her daughter’s home on Parkville route two after an indigestion attack. Funeral services will be Tuesday at two o'clock at Round Top with Rev. John Bailey officiating. Survived by four daughters and five sons, eighty grandchildren and great grandchildren. husband Abe Powell preceded in death thirty seven years ago. Drinkard Howell directed.

Margaret Powell Frank Morris Parkville Round Top John Bailey Sterment Drinkard-Howell Mary Hill Iron City Tenn

Bombing toll listed for Panay incident with 72 aboard

The Panay disaster lists 72 aboard including 55 officers and crew and embassy staff. Survivors number 54 ashore at Hohsen with 15 wounded. several named officers and civilians are identified among the wounded and missing. Non Americans and other nationals are named among the aboard and reported survivors.

Associated Press United States Panay Nanking Hoshien Bee Hohen Hohsten Puckett Hoyle Lieut Clark Gilson Grasier J. G Denia Harry Biverse Norman Alley Hollywood Cal T. J. Broderick Williamantic Conn Weldon James Greenville D. D James Marshall Seattle Wash A. L. Patterson Washington, D. C Roy Squires Norman Soong Honolulu Colin Malcolm McDonald Pickering Cadiz Ohio J. B. Sherwood McGraw Goldie C. H. Carlson Melan Waterbury P. Mender Jorgensen Meihsin Meiping

Fingerprints Remain Permanent Record of Identity

Fingerprints are the most permanent feature in human life though eye and hair color may change. The ridges on the fingertips remain constant over time.

Sterling silver composition details

The note states sterling silver consists of 925 parts silver to 75 parts copper, totaling 1000 parts, indicating the standard alloy ratio.

Make This Pattern 4568 Easy Home Aprons by Anne Adams

Home pattern 4568 offers two washable aprons upstairs and downstairs with similar construction. Sizes small to large, fabric needs vary. includes step by step instructions and requires 15 cents per pattern. Order from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department 243 W 17th St New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York

Doctor Edwin Wyle Extended Call to Lead Local Church

Dr. Edwin Wyle of New York City was extended a call to become pastor of the First Christian church here. He preached two sermons to large crowds, and a decision on the local call is expected within two weeks as the church has been without a pastor.

Edwin Wyle Second Christian Church New York City First Christian Church Dr. Wyle Wyle

New York Stock Exchange Organizes 1375 Brokers

The New York Stock Exchange is an organization of 1375 brokers representing 600 brokerage firms.

The New York Stock Exchange

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